Boehringer Ingelheim grants a BVDzero scholarship of 1,000 euros to each selected10 students worldwide. The company aims to increase bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) awareness among veterinary students. This initiative is implemented in collaboration with the World Association for Buiatrics.

Through the BVDzero Scholarship Programme, Boehringer Ingelheim aims to create awareness of BVD in veterinary students. In addition, the company believes that such initiatives will help increase BVD awareness in general and, as a result, help reduce its prevalence.

Scholarship criteria

As part of this programme, the BVDzero Committee, in collaboration with a representative of the World Association for Buiatrics, will identify outstanding veterinary students from around the world who can help address the ever-changing industry and the health, food, and welfare needs of the veterinary community.

The award

There will be 10 student scholarships of 1,000 euro awarded to each student.

Each scholarship winner will also receive an entry ticket (registration) to and accommodation at the upcoming World Buiatrics Congress in 2020.

Student criteria

Second, third and fourth-year veterinary student

Passion for livestock, particularly for cattle industry

Demonstration of academic excellence

Demonstration of leadership and participation in non-university activities

Application requirements and deadline

The application period closes on 25 May 2019. All applications must be fully submitted by 25 May 2019 to qualify.